Happy Halloween from the Jefferson County Post!
The spookiest holiday that takes America by storm time and time again is upon us! Halloween is more than basic trick-or-treating. It is a scary rite of passage, from haunted houses, to hayrides, to the pumpkins, to picking out the perfect costume. Halloween today is a far cry from its humble ceremonial origins. How did […]
Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating
Halloween night is quickly approaching, and your little ghouls and goblins are ready to go out into the night and claim their candy. However, there is a lot to remember before you can enjoy all the things that go bump in the night. Here’s some pointers to make sure everyone has a safe and happy […]
School Board Eyes Davis as Potential Interim
The Jefferson County School Board met for their regular voting meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Patriot Academy. Though there were several items of general housekeeping on the agenda, it was an item that was not initially on the agenda that was the highlight of the meeting. After a successful motion to suspend […]
Creatures of the Night: Goblin
This is the fourth entry in “Creatures of the Night Season 2.” In this season of fright, mysterious trouble makers are resurfacing from the underground. Dashing through the night, their only purpose is to cause mischief and mayhem, stirring up trouble for their unsuspecting victims. The Goblin has a mysterious history through several cultures, where […]
Trick-or-Treat Events Leading Up to Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching here in East Tennessee, and many are anxiously anticipating the arrival of the spookiest day of the year. You already have costumes picked out for your little ghouls and goblins, all of the festive candy buckets are selected, and everything is in place. The problem for many families today is finding […]
Study: Junk Food Almost Twice As Distracting As Healthy Food
Even when people are hard at work, pictures of cookies, pizza and ice cream can distract them — and these junk food images are almost twice as distracting as health food pictures, concludes a new Johns Hopkins University study, which also found that after a few bites of candy, people found junk food no more […]
Haslam Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the appointments of 217 Tennesseans to 93 boards and commissions. “By serving on our state boards and commissions, these Tennesseans are helping us provide responsive, effective and efficient service to their fellow citizens,” Haslam said. “I am grateful for their service and know they will well represent the people […]
Haslam Announces Lowest Unemployment Rate in History
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced the state unemployment rate fell to 3 percent in September, marking the lowest it has been since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the information in January of 1976. Tennessee first marked a historic low unemployment rate in June […]
Creatures of the Night: Banshees
The following is the third entry in Creatures of the Night Season 2. Halloween creatures get their origins from cultures all around the world, each holding a mysterious and captivating history that has forged its way through generations. On the misty shores of Ireland, one terrifying creature stills the hearts of families all over the […]
Diabetes Boosts Risk of Cognitive Issues after Surgery, Especially in Seniors, Study Finds
Older patients with diabetes may be at an 84 percent higher risk of developing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) than those who are not diabetic, suggests new research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2017 annual meeting. “With POCD, a patient’s mental ability declines after surgery, compared to their cognitive performance before surgery, resulting not only in […]
Building A Better Future Holds First Of Four Town Hall Meetings
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the first of four town hall style meetings to address the vision of citizens for Jefferson County. Building a Better Future, a program that previously helped bore the Economic Development Alliance, has now lived out its projected distance and members of the Chamber of Commerce are looking for new […]
County Commission Holds Short Quarterly Meeting
Monday, October 16, 2017 the Jefferson County held their Regular Quarterly Voting Session at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Presiding over the meeting was County Commission Chairman Tucker. Absent from the meeting were Commissioners Dockery, Blevins and Eslinger. Approval of the Minutes came with a motion from Commissioner Solomon and 2nd by Commissioner McGraw. Four […]
Haslam Appoints Gass Special Judge for Circuit Court in 4th Judicial District
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed James L. Gass of Dandridge as special judge for Circuit Court in the 4th Judicial District. Gass’s appointment fills the temporary vacancy due to the recent illness of Circuit Court Judge Richard R. Vance. The 4th Judicial District serves Jefferson, Grainger, Cocke and Sevier counties. “I appreciate Jim Gass’s […]
Despite Mobile Options and Chord-Cutting, Sports Fans Still Turn On the TV
Despite the growth of mobile technology and viewing options, when sports fans want to watch a game, they turn to traditional live TV, according to results of a UMass Lowell-Washington Post poll released today. Eighty-six percent of sports fans said they watched games or highlights on TV in the last 12 months, including 88 percent […]
TDCI Shares Consumer Tips for Cyber Security Awareness Month
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to always keep security and safety in mind when enjoying the benefits of the internet. National Cyber Security Awareness Month, observed every October, was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to […]
Creatures of the Night: Mummies
This is the second entry of Creatures of the Night: Season 2. Halloween is the time of year where we allow ourselves to think outside of the norm and face those things that scare us most. In our look at the most terrifying Halloween creatures many come to mind that would instantly top the list […]
